underground meter locations

[coolcat cuddy]

I talked with representative of comed a local electrical utility company , today regarding the location of a underground meter location. She informed me that the location that i selected has to be at least 3 foot from a window well. i told her the NEC code applies to a overhead installation and for open cables. not for a under ground installation which is in pipe and a NEC approved enclosure. can anyone tell me otherwise and what NEC code can i use to show her otherwise?

 

[tom baker]

Please update your location as that info is useful.
What does your poco customer handbook state about meter clearances?

 

[coolcat cuddy]

Please update your location as that info is useful.
What does your poco customer handbook state about meter clearances?

not sure what poco hand book is. I am working off NEC electrical codes.

 

[coolcat cuddy]

I am in Illinois

 

[tom baker]

Poco is power company. Most have a handbook on how and where cash register (meter) is installed. If you get it wrong they won’t connect. The NEC does not require a meter….

 

[tom baker]

https://www.comed.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/service_and_meter_requirements.pdf#search=Installation%20standards

She is correct. This document is very detailed and it’s just as important as NEC when installing a service.
Plus any local codes